Match box



. Apr. 17, 1923. 1,451,953

D. B. MACDONALD MATCH BOX Filed Dec. 4, 1920 INVENTUH flAV/D B. MACDUNALD I l W PER A TTUHNEY DAVID B. IVI ACDONALD, OE DAVENPORT, IONA.

MATCH BOX.

Application filed December 4, 1920." Serial No. 428,263.

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Be it known: that I, DAVID BJIWIACDoNALD, a citizen of-theUnit-ed States, TGSlClIDQfLt Davenport, inthe county of Scott and State of Iowa, have invented a new and useful l Improvement in Match Boxes, of Which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to improvements in match boxes consisting of a box and a boxcaseenclosing the same, thebox-case having open ends, designed to contain matches having ahead upon each of their ends and the object of -m-y-i1npro'vement is to provide a matchbox and match box-case having meansfor breaking-off the charred-end of match after it has'be'en-lighted and used,

thusto preserve the remaining portion of thema-tch clean and to enable the user to dispose of the charred end before replacing the remnant in the box, thus preserving the unused matches within the box free from exposure tothe risk of becoming soiled by contact withthecharred portion of used matches.

I attain these objects by the mechanism illustrated in the accompanying drawings in Figure 1 is a perspective'view of a match boxdisclosing breaking devices attached.

Fig. 2 is aperspeot1vev1ew ofa match box-'casewit-h a matchbox enclosed, disclosing necessary for' attachment ofother breaking device attachments.

Figs. 4, 5 and 6' are perspective views of breaking device attachments for the box and case.

Figs. 7 and'9 are plan views of other breaking device attachments for the boxcase.

Fig. 8 is a broken portion of the box hav inga breaking device Fig. 9 attached.

Similar numerals refer to similar parts throughoutthe several views.

An ordinary match box having a case provided with open ends, forms the framework of my invention, although it will be observed that they may be utilizedwith good effect in boxes which have no case and upon match box-cases which envelopthe top, sides and ends of a box, but I have used for lllllStlt tion the match box having a. case with both its ends open as the one in most common use, leaving it to the common sense of the maker to apply them to boxes of other forms as they may desire.

On the inside of box 2, I provide breaking device attachments 3 and l, the attachment 3 being secured to the box upon one of its longer sides and attachment 4 being secured within one of its corners on the side opposite from attachment 3.

On the outside of box 2. I provide attachments to be used as breaking devices 5 and 6, the attachment 6 being attached to the box upon one of its longersides in such manner as to partly protrude as is shown in Fig. 1, and attachment 5 being secured at either of the ends? of the box by lug clamp means 5 inserted through suitable perforations 2 provided in the end of the box 2.

In the bottom at the corners of the box 2 corresponding to the side upon which breaking device 3 is attached I provide holes (not shown) corresponding to the holes in the ends 3 of breaking device 3, for the purpose of permitting the burnt broken end of a match to drop out when broken off.

In the bottom at the corner of box 2 corresponding to the location of breaking device 4L, Iprovide a hole (not shown) correspending to the hole 4 in the breaking device. l, for the purpose of permitting the burnt broken ends of a match to drop out when broken oil".

In the side of box 2 upon which breaking device 8 is attached I provide a multiplicity of sharp angulate notches or serrations 2 corresponding to similar sharp notches or serrations 8" in breaking device 8 for the purpose of affording further means in combination with the sharp angulate notches 8" of breaking device 3, of breaking off the burnt ends of matches, as the less fastidious may desire, it being observed however that to make use of such notches would result in the burnt ends remaining in the box 2.

In the side ofbox 2 upon which breaking device 3 is attached I provide a multiplicity of diamond shaped holes (not shown) corre sponding to and in apposition with diamond shaped holes 8 in breaking device 3, for the purpose of providing other means for brcakwhen the burnt end of the match is inserted into the holes it is held bracingly and may be readily broken off the diamond shape of the hole facilitating the insertion and breaking of the match end.

Breaking device 3 is composed of an oblong strip of any firm substance such as librc or metal capable of being stamped or pressed into form and may be used either upon the inside of the box or the outside of the case, as illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2, as the maker shall prefer, and is formed, with a multiplicity of sharp angulate notches or serra tions 3 cut in one of its edges called the upper edge and having either end rolled loosely forming tubes or hollow rolls 3 disposed in suitable directions to conform to the box 2 or case 1 as desired. In either end of the device 3are provided diamond shaped holes 3? spaced and stationed conformably to similar holes formed in the sides of box 2 or case 1, as desired in use; the length of device 3 being suitable to insertion into box 2 or attachment to the outside of case 1.

Device 3 is provided with a multiplicity of 'flanged clasps 3" which are right'angularly bent backward to the sides of device 3 in such manner as to form clasp 3 which clasps 3 are for the purpose of securing the said device upon the side of box 2 by slipping the same over its sides as shown in Fig. 1, the breaking device 3 remaining'inside.

When it is desired to use breaking device 3 011 the outside of case 1, the clasps 3 are inserted in suitable corresponding perforations (not shown) provided in the top of.

case 1, permitting the clasp to slide engaging inside the case, the device 3 thus being made to snugly fit to the side of the case 1, and the off-sets enabling the clasps to fit snugly and evenly to the inside.

It will be observed that when breaking device 3by means of clasps 3 is fitted upon the side of box 2 or case 1, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the holes and serrations in the device lit correspondingly to the holes and serrations in the box and case, the tubes 3 fitting snugly within the corners of the box, or neatly upon the outside of the case, the tubes flaring fiangedly outward when it is attached to the case, thus admitting the free movement of the box.

Breaking device 3 is preferably attached in the manner above described but may be attached by rivets, glue, or any other suitable means.

Breaking device at is composed of a blank of any firm substance such as fibre or metal stamped or cut into form, having at one of its ends a right angularly flanged strap member 4 capable of being bent outwardly and back upon the body of breaking device 4: the outward edge of the flanged strap member 1 paralleling the edge of said breaking device 4 and is off-set sufficient to snugly admit the thickness of box end 2 The blank is bent into a triangle directioned opposite the flanged member, a portion of.

the blank corresponding'to the width of the flange forming one angle of the triangle. The other end of the blank which forms the side of the triangle opposite the flanged end portion, is so bent as to'fit snugly against the side of box 2, and is provided with a multiplicity of clamp lugs 1 suitable for insertion in holes in the side of box 2, and of length sufiicient to clamp on the outside of the box.

In mounting breaking device 4: upon the box 2 the flange strap 4 of the device 4 is slipped over the box end 2 and the device 4: is slid snugly into the corner of the box, the clamp lugs 45 inserted in holes provided in box 2 and clamped down as shown in Fig. 1.

- The breaking device a is also provided with diamond shaped holes 1 and remanding through flange 4? and the broad end of the triangular device 1 adjacent the same and through the angle of the triangle next to the side of the box 2, the holes d and 4* being thus brought into apposition with similar holes inbox 2 andalso conformable to a like hole in the case 1, and to hole 3 in breaking device 3.

It will be observed that the breaking device- 4 is open, 4, its top corresponding to the cut-aways 1 and 1 in case 1, and the purpose is to provide means of breaking the end off the match and permitting the same to fall freely out, the triangularly shaped opening et being slightly larger than the size of a match.

Breaking device 4L is preferably attached in the manner above described, but it may be attached by rivets, glue or any other suitable means. i 3

Breaking device 5 is composed of a blank of any firm substance such as fibre or metal stamped or cut into a rectangular fornihaving at each of its corners a pointed lug clamp 5 suited for securing the device upon the end of box 2, by inserting the respective lugs into corresponding holes 2 provided in the end 2 of box 2 and clamping the ends on the inside of box 2.

Breaking device 5 is further centrally provided with an outwardlydisposed corrugation extending its fulllength or width, of size slightly larger than the size'of an ordinary match, directioned suitably to appear perpendicularly upon the end of box 2 when the breakingdevice is attached thereto.

. Breaking =idevice= is 1 preferably 1 attached 1 in' thex-manner above described to box: 2; it" may be a attached itheretouby w rivets; glue or i any other suitable means.

' braces *7, and I :secure the i same to box '2 ior case 1: preferably" by enclosing'the armi braces? flatlyto the surface oii the side2flof boxi2ior asideof case l by means of Ith'e usual covering found upon either and such other suitable-adhesive ineans aslis -employed in bindingsuclrboxes, but the-same may besecured iby .means of .staples,meyeletsor *other suitable means, :(not shown) .1

Staple .G' is for: the purpose' of E affording other breaking means-and is preferably composed .of wire, wood, fibre, twine: :or other 1 suitable substance, and in attaching thesameyonly so muchof the staple 6-is allowed toi' protrude'hbeyond the point of i fastening as is convenient to permit the inserti on of a: matc'h into-the staple.

I lalso provide breaking device 8 in the form off a rthumb clamp and attach the same tobox-case l. Breaking device Siscomposed of two plates 8- and- 8" composed ot metallic ori fibre substance hinged together in any suitable manner at their =middle';'-p'referably as shown in Fig. 8; one part 8 0i which is preferably provided with lug clamps 8 and 8 for securing the same to the surfaceof th'ebox caseas shown in Fig: 8, but the same may be secured thereto by any other suitable means as eyelets, rivets or any adhesive substance. Part 8 is intended to operateloosely upon said hinges 8 and to rest snugly and evenly-at the side or on top of the box; and is centrally provided with a sharp edged diamond hole 8 of size suitable for inserting the burnt end of a match, and is operated by inserting the match in hole 8 in such manner that the end will point toward the box, when by lifting the outer end of the match the device 8 will form a fulcrum suitable for breaking the match.

I claim 1. In a match box having an open ended match box case, a breaking device having off-set clasp means for securing it to the match box, tube means at each of its ends, sharp angulate notches in one of its edges capable of use in breaking a match, multiple diamond hole means linearly disposed in its surface the whole secured to said match box by said clasp means; another breaking device having lug clamp means for securing the same to the match box and a corrugation in its surface, secured to said match box by said lug clamp means inserted inholes provided in the said match box; another breaking device having off-set clasp and clamp lug; 'means Ifor securing the same i to the match box, square holes formed in the clasp .member of the breaking device, appositely arranged with other diamond hole means provided in the body or" the breaking device andiother diamond hole means provided in the end and side of said box, the

breakingidevice formedconformably to a corner ofqsaid ibox, its body forming a triangular tube, erected upright in the corner of'said box, clamp lug means provided on one side of thebreaking device, said clamp lug means inserted in holes provided in the said matchl box, the oil-set clasp means hooked over the end of said box; another breaking devicecomposed of a loop having a: pair of arm brace members extending at right angles from the loop, an eye member at the end of each armthe armmembers and eyes suitable to unit with other suitable means in securing. the loop to an end of the match box; angulate notch means in the edge. of said match box, conformable to other like angulate notch means provided in a breakingudevice attached thereto; hole means provided in the sides and ends of the match box conformable to other like hole means provided inbreaking devices attached to saidbox in suchmanner as to form a breaking devicevof such holes; other angulate hole meansprovided in the bottom of the match box arranged in its corners in apposition with the openings of breaking devices,-al'l for the purposes specified.

2:111 a combination of a match box provided'with match breaking devices, and a match boxcase, said: match box case having a-breaking device attached by off-set clasp means to one of its sides; said breaking device attached to the outside of a match box case; thel breaking device having right angular hole means in its sides conformable to other right angular hole means provided in the case and box, angulate notch means in one of the edges of the breaking device conformable to other angulate notch means provided in the box, all of said notches, capable of being brought into alignment with each other, the offset-clasp means being provided for the purpose of securing the breaking device to the box case through suitable hole means provided in the edge of said case; another breaking device having one plate firmly secured to said case by clamp lug means, another plate loosely secured to the first plate by hinge means, such other plate having centrally provided therein a diamond shaped hole; another breaking device consisting of some suitable substance capable of being formed into a loop, the loop having diverging arm members secured to said box by any suitable means; the match box case having a portion of its top and bottom adjacent to its corners cut away conformably to the openings of tubes formed in breaking devices attached to a box enclosed Within the casing, all for the purposes specified.

8. In a match box having an open ended match box case; a breaking device of oblong dimensions, having vertical hollow roll means at each of its ends diverging ont- Wardly, sharp angulate notches In one of its edges conforming to other angulatc notches provided in the edge of the box, the

combined angulate notches capable of use in breaking a match, multiple diamond hole means linearly disposed in the surface of the breaking device, the Whole secured by any suitable means to said match box; an-

a other breaking device having a corrugation outwardly and perpendicularly disposed in posed with the triangular tubestanding in perpendicular position in the corner-of the box and secured thereto by any suitable means, the diamond holes thereof so dis-v posed as also to form a breaking device; an-

.other breaking device composed of a loop having arm brace members extending at right angles from the loop, an-eye member at the end of each of said arms, the arm members and eyes suited to unite with other ."suitable means in securing the loop to the box; angulatenotch means in the edge of the match box conformable to other like,

angulate notch means provided in a break 111g device attached to said box 111 such 1nanner as to form a breaking device of such notches; otherv hole means provided in the.

bottom of the match box arranged in its corners in apposition with the tube openings in breaking devices, all for the purposes specified. a

4. In a combination of a match box providedwith match breaking. devices and a match box case, having match breaking devices attached thereto; a match breaking device of oblong dimensions having multiple diamond hole means provided in its sides conformable to like hole means provided in the case and box,sharply angulate notch means provided in the edges of the breaking device conformable to other like notch means provided in the case and box, suitable means for securing the breaking device to said match box case; another breaking device consisting of two plates, having one plate firmly secured to saidcase by any suitable means, the other plate loosely secured to the first by hinge means formed by loop and hole meansformed in the edges ,ol said plates, the latter plate having centrally provided therein a diamond shaped hole; another breakingdevice consisting of some suitable substance capable of being formed into a loop,having diverging arm members secured to said box by any suitable means; the match box case having a portion I DAVID B. MACDONALD. lVitnesses e 5 i i M, I. Pn'rnnsnn, a i GRAC A. JoHANsnN.

of its top and bottom adjacent to its corners 

